6 Dec 2022
SMITH v R [2022] NZCA 606
- Citation
- [2022] NZCA 606
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court held the 21 month starting point was within the available range given the quantity and some evidence of commerciality, the 30% discount for medical issues and addiction was appropriate, and imposing seven months' home detention was within the judge's margin of appreciation as it balanced denunciation, deterrence and rehabilitation; the appeal against sentence was dismissed.